HR Leave & Benefits Specialist

Empire State•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for end-to-end Leave Administration, including FMLA/ADA/PFL/STD/LTD/WC, eligibility determination, medical certification review, and tracking leave. The specialist will act as a point of contact for employees and supervisors, review and process reasonable accommodation requests, and lead the development/updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for benefit and leave functions. Additionally, the role will assist with the review and implementation of equitable compensation systems, including job description updates. Onsite presence is essential, with potential for hybrid schedules and some travel throughout NYS.

Requirements

Associate degree.
5 years direct relevant experience may be substituted for education.
3+ years of experience in human resources generalist and leave administration roles.
Up-to-date knowledge of FMLA, and NYS PFL.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Knowledge of Windows environment, and Microsoft Office programs.
Superior multi-tasking, prioritizing, follow-up and organization abilities.
Must present and maintain a high level of customer service.

Nice To Haves

Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please contact Human Resources if you require accommodation.

Responsibilities

Administer and process various leave types, including FMLA, NYSPFL, NYS PPL, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
Facilitate the interactive process for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and reasonable accommodation requests, partnering closely with employees and department managers to identify effective solutions.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies regarding FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, and Paid Family Leave.
Handle benefit, leave and accommodation related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to senior human resources staff.
Perform intake for Worker's Compensation claims and processes working with carrier; prepares OSHA/reports of work-related accidents and posts required statistics.
Assist with benefit related open enrollment, inquiries and act as liaison between provider(s) and employee.
Provide written response for State-to-State employee transfer related documents.
Circulate policy-maker memos and confirm status with Ethics Officer.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance with internal labor law postings.
Assist w/conducting new employee orientations and onboarding activities.
Conducts non-retirement related Offboarding Exit Interviews and circulate exit package, checklist, memo via Docusign.
Handle benefit reconciliations, act as back up with benefit enrollments, change requests.
Maintain intranet to keep HR benefit documents updated.
Assist with review and implementation of equitable and transparent compensation systems; inclusive of job description updates and revision.
Handle small recruiting portfolio, post jobs, panel interviews, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborate with hiring managers to create and update job descriptions required for openings.
Perform other HR generalist duties as assigned.